Quit smoking with Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for extra support

Coffee, meals, alcohol, stress and even your commute are common craving triggers that can be tough to battle, especially when you first quit. That’s where nicotine replacement therapy (or NRT) is shown to be effective. Nicotine replacement products like Nicorette gum and the NicoDerm CQ patch gradually deliver nicotine to your body to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so they don’t get in the way of your determination to quit smoking. The amount of nicotine... Read More

Quit smoking with Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for extra support

Coffee, meals, alcohol, stress and even your commute are common craving triggers that can be tough to battle, especially when you first quit. That’s where nicotine replacement therapy (or NRT) is shown to be effective. Nicotine replacement products like Nicorette gum and the NicoDerm CQ patch gradually deliver nicotine to your body to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms so they don’t get in the way of your determination to quit smoking. The amount of nicotine is just enough to help calm cravings, which is one of the reasons that most nicotine replacements are sold over-the-counter, without a doctor’s prescription. Over time, you decrease the dosage of nicotine until you’re nicotine-free. How do you know what form of NRT is right for you? Check out the comparison chart below, or head over to the next section Which NRT is Right for You to use our product selection tool. Close

Over the Counter Nicotine Replacement Options – Comparison Chart

NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patch

Ideal if you:

Prefer once-a-day application

Want a low-maintenance solution

Want a clear, thin, discreet patch

Need the flexibility of 24-hour or 16-hour use

Prefer not to take an oral medication

Nicorette Gum

Ideal if you:

Want an effective method of nicotine replacement

Would like to control your intake of nicotine

Prefer to give your mouth the relief of chewing

Enjoy the option to use an extra piece of gum within the hour if you experience strong or frequent cravings

Nicorette Lozenge

Ideal if you:

Want to control your nicotine intake

Prefer not to or cannot chew gum

Want a practically unnoticeable aid

Want a convenient way to help control cravings

Which NRT is right for you?

Still not sure if you should go with the patch or nicotine gum? Take our quiz to find out.